Impact of allergic rhinitis on quality of life after powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

ConclusionsAlthough comorbid AR may initially appear to impede improvement in QoL after PITA, QoL was improved similarly 6 months after PITA, irrespective of AR status. In children with comorbid AR, PITA could be safely performed to treat sleep-disordered breathing without concerns regarding worsening of QoL.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research